1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government has channelled RM5.76 billion in financing to 261,651 micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) entrepreneurs from January to August this year through the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry (KUSKOP) and its agencies.
1y ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Direct Selling Association Malaysia (DSAM) has urged the government to allocate funds to tighten regulations, increase enforcement and continuously educate ethical e-commerce practices in Budget 2025.
1y ago
MELAKA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) hopes that more independent digital talent or ‘freelancers’ among graduates of higher education institutions will be produced through the MOHE-MDEC Global Outsourcing Talent (GOT) programme in the future.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector's August 2024 sales value reached RM163.9 billion, reflecting a year-on-year (y-o-y) increase of 7.7 per cent versus a decline of 3.3 per cent in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Department (DOSM).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's wholesale and retail trade sector registered a 4.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth with total sales of RM149.2 billion in August 2024, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd’s sales volume growth momentum is expected to be sustained into 2025 due to increased inventory restocking and potential shifts in trade caused by United States (US) tariffs on China, said RHB Research.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd has proposed to acquire a 44.15 per cent stake in LPI Capital Bhd, comprising 175.9 million shares, for RM1.72 billion in cash or RM9.80 per share.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Glove manufacturer, Top Glove Corporation Bhd expects to return to the black in financial year 2025 (FY2025), driven by the increase in sales volume and improved utilisation rates.
1y ago
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia managed to maintain its upbeat momentum to end higher today as bargain hunting emerged following the recent sell-off, an analyst said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd has reduced its net loss to RM61.81 million for the financial year ended Aug 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM925.22 million in FY2023.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) is positive on cocoa manufacturer Guan Chong Bhd's (Guan Chong) recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ivory Coast's Conseil du Café-Cacao (CCC) to acquire a 25 per cent stake in CotéTranscao d’Ivoire (CI).
1y ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, taking its cue from the recovery in benchmark crude oil prices and the uptick in the Shanghai rubber futures exchange, amid concerns over tight natural rubber supply due to adverse weather in producing countries, a dealer said.